Mayor John Tory, on behalf of Toronto City Council, has proclaimed May 27 to June 1 as Digital Literacy Week in Toronto. The City of Toronto will celebrate and participate in the week with more than 100 free events for all ages.
Technology, through phones, tablets, social media and eLearning, has changed the way that we work, play, learn and teach. This interactive literacy is also creating lifelong opportunities and challenges for people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels.
Digital Literacy Week builds and expands on the popularity and success of Digital Literacy Day in 2018.
The theme for Digital Literacy Week 2019 is “connect to opportunity” and the week’s events aim to raise awareness of the continued importance of digital skills.
Events and workshops will build awareness and skills within topic areas such as coding, digital privacy, digital banking, design thinking, video editing and robotics. Career options will be explored through job search and job training, in addition to discussions on how digital literacy impacts residents’ lives, work environments and accessibility.
This year, the City and the Toronto Public Library are collaborating with 30 public and private sector partner organizations including the Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board, to host and offer events across Toronto.
More information on Digital Literacy Week is available at http://www.toronto.ca/digital-literacy and through the hashtag #DLweekTO on social media channels.
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“Digital literacy is an asset of great importance to people of all ages and skill levels. This week will inspire thousands of residents by improving their accessibility to the knowledge and confidence they require to be savvy in a digital world’s work and social domains.”
– Mayor John Tory
“Last year on Digital Literacy Day, we attracted thousands of residents, students and entrepreneurs with events showcasing free digital and technology programs and services. This year we look forward to reaching even more people with Digital Literacy Week, and invite everyone to come out to events happening in libraries and across the city.”
– City Librarian, Vickery Bowles
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